I got mine about 6 weeks ago and I'm loving it. I usually ride about 40km at a time mostly on flats with a few long gradual inclines and stay on pas 2 most of the time. I use the throttle sparingly to get rolling or pass someone or just the occasional boost when needed and I usually arrive home with half a charge still showing. Sometimes on long flats I just use pas 1 wich doesn't really feel like much, it just kinda takes 20 lbs of feeling of weight away and makes it feel like a regular hybrid. I really like that because one of the big reasons I went for this model is that I wanted exercise and something simplistic like my other hybrid. I don't want a big bulky and heavy frame and huge wide tires. I can still put this on a bike rack on a bus if I want to. And I don't want fenders or racks as I only ride in good weather and I don't use it for utility at all, only pleasure rides. I never carry more than my backpack so this bike suits me perfectly. I upgraded the seat to a serfas rx and got a suspension post for it and what a difference, the stock seat is ok but if you're gonna be on it for 4 hours it starts to be pretty uncomfortable. I swiveled the bars a little more than I saw the ones on your bike were turned wich brought the grips up considerably and I'm sitting in a more upright position now. Not as upright as something like a beach cruiser but not hunched over either. I can kinda sit up and relax and sightsee or lean into it a bit and be aggressive. And I find with the bars that way the bike handles much better. Its flickable but not twitchy at all and feels completely stable at speed. And one thing that really surprised me when I got it is how quiet the motor is, I mean its damm near silent!..of course you can hear it but you do have to consciously listen for it, it's actually kinda easy to forget your on an electric bike without the noise. And l was leery of the whole single speed idea until I tried it and now I like not having gears to mess with or have to maintain and it adds to the overall simplicity of this bike. Once you get used to using the pas levels and throttle where you normally might change gears it really does become quite intuitive. Don't knock it 'til you try it. If you're looking for a very simple and basic urban bomber from a company that offers great quality at a decent price then you kinda owe it to yourself to check this out. There are a few options that are kinda similar out there, some are more reputable than others fer sure but the radmission is certainly worth a look. For me, its perfect 😊
@@alitariq3868 I have since added a suntour ncx suspension seatpost and it makes all the difference in the world. I would absolutely recommend getting one especially for an otherwise rigid bike.
I live in a very hilly area of a large city, so the hill test was crucial and useful information. It matters that you gave the elevation and the distance. Nobody else ever does that.
I just ordered one and plan on using it for biking to work and the local grocery. This review was most helpful after watching 3 or 4 others. Being in Louisiana, and extremely flat where I live, I travel the 8.5 miles to work in 45 minutes (traffic lights permitting) on my Trek mountain bike with offroad tires. I'm pretty athletic for a guy in his mid 50's so this should be a breeze for the commute. I have only 1 large overpass to cross and it is only about 3 stories tall so a quick throttle up will be helpful. I also wanted something of the same design as the Trek and a manageable weight to bring it up the stairs to the condo. Hoping to give it a video review when I get a chance of riding in Downtown Baton Rouge and on the paved part of the Mississippi River levee. The scenery is really nice. With the cost of diesel, this will pay for itself in 6 months or less.
Love this channel, keep it up you guys! As for the Rad, I think it's a super dope bike, but I wish they would make their bikes class 3 already. 20mph isn't enough for me.
Great Review! love the intro and B roll, both of you makes this review phenomenal, your wife have an airliner commercial voice, have fun you two and rock on.
Thanks for your kind words! I agree, there are a few factors to consider: brand, battery being integrated or not, single speed and option for a step through.
I have watched a bunch of your reviews and being that I’m looking at getting 2 bikes, one for my wife and one for myself, it’s nice to hear your wife’s thoughts as well. I’d be looking at the regular frame for me and the mid-step for her, as she is a little shorter than I am. It seems like there are concessions to make with every bike on the market and one just has to decide what features are most important, versus the cost of the actual bike. I like the idea and price of the Letric XP 2.0, but think a “regular” style bike would be more useful in the long term. We’re having a baby in December so eventually I would like to get a kid trailer like the Burley for family outings. We’re also considering the Ride1UP models as well…with the 500 series hitting a sweet spot of features vs price. Hard to decide and living in Pennsylvania there aren’t any dealers around that stock any of these, so buying without trying is a gamble.
Scott, congrats on the baby! We're expecting as well. One thing to think about is the Thule Yepp Maxi (we did a video last year). Our child prefers it much more to the Burley though the Burley still serves its purpose (rain, needing a stroller etc.) We also love our RadWagon though obviously the price is much higher. Good luck on whatever you decide - sounds like you're on the right track!
@@EbikeEscape thanks for the response and congrats too! I’ll check out that Thule. I’ll have to find and watch your video on it to get all the specs/limitations. Seems like the trailers are limited to a child that’s about 12 months old so it would be a while until our baby could go along. We wouldn’t really use the Burley as a stroller, unless we took the bikes somewhere and needed/wanted to walk around at the destination. We have a Chico jogger stroller for neighborhood walks and trail adventures after our little one arrives.
Thanks for your comment. One of the benefits of all the electrical components being external is that in theory you could strip everything off the bike and put a new external controller, and battery. But since Rad is such a large company they tend to keep their components available many years after purchase.
Very good video. I was a little worried about the sporadic but fairly short steep hills in my area but I'm fairly fit so it doesn't like it would be too much trouble. It retails in Europe now for about 800 Euros. Apart from that single gearing thing, I'm not really worried about the rest of the bike,looks really nice. Would you recommend it at that price?
The RadMission just went on a huge sale here in the Us and Canada. I would hold off just a bit and see if Rad is either discontinuing it or releasing a new model.
@@EbikeEscape Right, thanks for the info. I've seen people saying its retailing for about 500 dollars in North America. I'd certainly buy it at that price man !
What do you mean when you recommend upgrading this bike with "new locking grips"? The accessories list includes grips, and locks. I'm not sure which you're referring to.
Nice test. I like that you tested everything on the bike like the brakes or the accessories. Very informative overall. Thanks for that and thumbs up. MFG Ucanhoroz
Kara is 5'5". She was barely able to have her feet down with a suspension seatpost installed but without it she is comfortable. She can stand over the top tube.
So my Radmission ships Oct 26th. im assuming Ill have to assemble the pedals? can anyone confirm. If so I would probably buy pedals from a local shop ahead of assembly time. I really.. don't like plastic pedals
Yes, install pedal, handlebars, and front wheel. These are fairly standard. And yes this ebike will come with standard plastic pedals. Check out our ebike accessories list if you are looking for recommendations: ebikeescape.com/electric-bike-accessories/
Any radpower external will do. I'm currently running 14ah battery from radcity 3 on my mission, for a nice range increase. My original mission battery crapped out. I've got a universal blank key that works on all external batteries, so I can swap them out
Most ebikes will allow folks to get out and get some exercise. One of the great things is that it is as difficult as you make it so as you get in shape you can use less pedal assist (or just go further!)
First off great review. I really like this bike. I am gonna purchase it tonight. Do u think u can send me a referral code that could save us both money? Also that bigger battery that you showed in the video, can it be put onto the rad mission to give it a longer battery life?
Depending on terrain and distances you will travel there might be better options. But the RadMission with front and rear racks would be a great delivery option.-JT
It would just be local in my city, the terrain is mixed, there are some hills. I am currently doing uber eats on my regular bicycle and have a thermal backpack.
From our experience with enough rim tape and sealant most rims will seal up. However is it worth it? That is upto you. We tend to just throw Tannus tire liners in our bikes and forget about it.
I’m 74 years old, looking for my first ebike. Looking For A bike That can take me proximately 40 miles . At that price range . Of all the bikes you reviewed which one you recommend. Awesome on the orders no rearview mirror?
40 miles is getting on the higher end of the estimates. I'd probably look for something with a bigger battery, maybe the other Rad models or some of the other bikes on the market.
I actually own this bike,,, been over a year now. If you keep paddle assit to 1 and 2 all the time like me which gives you some work out too. The most I got is 80 something kms with still having 2 blocks left on the battery power indicator. However if you want more performance ride quality then this is not your bike.
That is ridiculous for a bicycle without a kick stand. I guess this company is really out for money even a tiny little bit. I don’t think I will by any rad bike at all.
You won't get as many subs if you do not TEST the bike ! Tip: Finish the demo (to success or fail) allowing the viewer to "witness" it. If you plan to bail....ok, but don't put that particular clip in a video....
